UIL Band Contest

The Meridian High School Band of Gold was proud to presents their 2017 competition show entitled “One Thousand and One Nights.” Based off the famous book that includes the stories of "Aladdin" and "Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves." The show features Arabian music based on famous classical pieces, "Bacchanale" by Saint-Saens and "Scheherazade" by Rimsky-Korsakov.

Part 3 soloists are Tierney McLennan on flute, William Edwards on trumpet, and Hector Neri on trombone. Colorguard solo is performed by Norah Lira. The band is under direction of Tracy White.

Drum majors are Michelle Santamaria and Andi Barnett.

Color Guard Captain is Nora Lira. Other Color Guard members are Madelyn Roberts and Elina Rosales.

The high school band received 2’s from all three marching judges. A two stands for excellent.